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Apple releases watchOS 2.2 beta 5 & tvOS 9.2 beta 5 to developers

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In addition to seeding OS X 10.11.4 beta 5 to developers and public beta users, Apple today has also pushed beta 5 of watchOS 2.2, as well as tvOS 9.2 to developers. The builds come just a week after the fourth betas were released.

watchOS 2.2 so far has added a totally revamped Apple Maps app and glance, and it’s required to use iOS 9.3 beta’s new multi-watch feature. The app includes a new screen of actions and Nearby search powered by Yelp. Previously, Maps launched to a current location vie, but with watchOS 2.2, Apple Watch can instantly navigate to work and home addresses and find local business organized by type.

Apple is expected to refresh its Apple Watch lineup next month with new bands and more.

On the other hand, tv OS 9.2 includes support for Dictation in text fields, iCloud Photo Library, the ability to use Bluetooth keyboards. Furthermore, the update adds folder support and redesigns the app switcher user interface. Check out our hands-on video with the initial tvOS 9.2 beta below:

tvOS 9.2 beta 5 carries the build number 13Y5220c, while watchOS 2.2 beta 5 is build 13V5141a. Apple also introduced iOS 9.3 beta 5 earlier today.

 

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Comments

  1. The beta for the Apple Watch it’s also available to public testers now too, yo can re-donwloand the beta profile from the apple beta program website and it will ask you for wich device you want to install the beta, then you can choose the Apple Watch and it will do the same proccess as it do for the iPhone.

  2. Ottis Hernandez - 8 years ago

    The beta for the Apple Watch it’s also available to public testers now too, yo can re-donwloand the beta profile from the apple beta program website and it will ask you for wich device you want to install the beta, then you can choose the Apple Watch and it will do the same proccess as it do for the iPhone.

  3. I tried to upgrade my Apple Watch to WatchOS 2.2, but it isn’t clear for me yet. Is WatchOS 2.2 available for Public Beta tester? I installed the profile, and followed the steps, but the Watch app on my iPhone doesn’t detect any Software Update. I’d really appreciate if someone could help me on this. Thanks! By the way, my iPhone is running iOS 9.3 beta 5.

  4. jorn - 8 years ago

    In this article, you suggest the potential for Watch updates on March 15th. Yet, in other articles on this site, there is a suggestion that the event is later AND that the Watch is likely not on the docket. Which is it? I mean, you know, speculatively.

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